The article discusses President Trump's plans to diminish the role of the Department of Education by possibly abolishing it and promoting voucher programs for private schools. This move reflects a broader conservative ideology opposing federal involvement in schooling. However, the author argues that this stance contradicts the principles of the Founding Fathers, who believed in the necessity of federal support for public education to ensure an informed electorate and a healthy democracy. Historical successes of public education in advancing citizenship and bridging societal divides are highlighted as essential to America's democratic fabric.
The current administration's disdain for public education would confuse the Founding Fathers, who championed the federal government's role in supporting an informed citizenry.
Over 250 years, public education has significantly transformed democracy by promoting literacy and citizenship among formerly enslaved individuals and women.
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